Organised Shoplifting Increasing

Friday, 14th July 2023 at 11:09am

As reported on the BBC News website, Waitrose has reported a rise in shoplifting in its stores across the UK, blaming steal-to-order gangs and anti-social behaviour for the surge in cases.

Conservative MP James Sunderland said, “Gangs appear to be operating with impunity across the South East – not just at Waitrose but all supermarkets.”

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) said retail thefts across the sector in England and Wales rose by 26% in 2022.

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